| Why visit Guilin. | |
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| Sep 4, 2008 09:46 |   |
 | Reasons to visit Yangshuo Guilin, China: Guilin refers to Osmanthus trees forest, as all over the place is filled with this kind of trees, and the blooming season is between late September to early November. 1. Guilin is one of the 10 Major Scenic Spots and Historical Sites in China and one of four major must-see cities in China recommended by World Tourism Organization. 2. Guilin is the only place within China that has beautiful limestone mountains together with beautiful rivers. 3. Guilin area is home to the ethnic Zhuang, Yao, Miao and Dong people and is featured with colorful and varied national traditions with rich and elegant folk customs. 4. Li River is the symbol of China's natural landscape. Cruise downstream on serene Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and feast your eyes on green towering pinnacles; crystal waters and bamboo groves. Water buffalo patrol the fields, ducks paddle on the waters, farmers reap paddies, cormorant fish and kids splash in the water. You will be imbued with a strong sens of returning to the nature of the Garden of Eden. 5. Yangshuo of Guilin is becoming the backpackers' Mecca. Relax yourself in one of the cafes in simple and unsophisticated old West Street. Drink beer or coffee, telling your stories or listen to travel stories with the people from all over the world. 6. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride in Yangshuo countryside to appreciate its charm: karst peaks, villages, rivers, rice fields and friendly farmers - immersing you in nature and culture as you pedal along. 7. There are thousands of hills and caves to explore. You can bathe in mud in the water cave as well as rock climbing in the hills. 8. Trek the magnificent terraced fields in Longsheng County. The terraced fields are built along the slope winding from the riverside up to the mountaintop. 9. Watch the "Impression Lightshow " China's largest outdoor performance with the Li River and mountains as a natural stage and backdrop. The director of the lightshow is Zhang Yimong who is the director of the Opening Ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. 10. Sample delicious local specialties, such as Steam Li River Fish, Beer Fish, Snail with special flavor, Fried Shrimp, Braised Pork. |
| Sep 4, 2008 11:53 | #1 |
| GUEST22076 | Thank you very much. If we have only 2 days flying in and out of Guilin, can you please advise me how to spend it so that I can see the best and the most ? BTW, we don't bike or cycle. Thank you. |
| Sep 4, 2008 21:42 | #2 |
| OK stick with Guilin and forget Yangshou unless you can get a bus down to the 'Impressions' light show in the evening. Instead of the long drawn out river trip to Yangshou, hire a small boat to take you on a trip - it is not very expensive. Hotels should be able to fix this. In the evening in Guilin, there is a boat trip on the river which sets out from a beautiful park on the north of the city, somewhat out of the normal walking area. (no personal experience of the trip). Some of the activities normally associated with Yangshou are available closer to Guilin, eg rafting... rather like the traditional afternoon punting on the River Cam by uni students (according to the movies), - it is not white water rafting. I would suggest that you contact the hotel u will stay at and ask what they offer. |
| Sep 14, 2008 00:31 | #3 |
| thanks for the infor..any tips which budget hotel or guest house to stay below reminbi 200 ? where to chill out at night in gulin or yangshou? thanks |
| Sep 18, 2008 07:21 | #4 |
| There are many hotel can be below RMB 200 each night, and Guilin is very busy at night, you can enjoy the sun and moon towers, or walk around Li River and because lakes, and there is a special street at night, you can buy the local things n that street, every beautiful scenery surround the downtown |
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